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Student stabbed at Palmdale high school, gang members in custody

Three gang members have been arrested after an 18-year-old student was stabbed at R. Rex Parris High School in Palmdale earlier today, according to the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.

The student had been sitting on a planter in front of the school, at 38801 Clock Tower Plaza Drive, when he was approached by three males at about 11:20 a.m., said Deputy Robbie Royster.

The student and men had a verbal altercation when one of the men stabbed him in the torso, Royster said. The student fell backwards and kicked at the man, who stabbed him two more times in the legs, Royster said. The suspects then fled on foot.

Sheriffs set up a containment area and the school was sent into lockdown as police searched for the suspects. The men were found in a car several blocks away at Carolside Avenue and Avenue P5, Royster said.

It was unclear what the relationship was between the student and the men.

The student was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to recover from the non-life threatening wounds, Royster said.

No other injuries were reported.

Officials at the school declined to comment when reached by phone, citing the involvement of minors.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Det. Richard O’Neal at 661-272-2400.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. Tips leading to an arrest can earn up to $1,000.